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Rued Family History

Rued Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rue, Ruen, Rueda, Rudd, Roed, Rud, Ruel, Ried, Ruud, Rueb

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Where is the Rued family from?

You can see how Rued families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rued family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rued families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Rued families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rued's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rued families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rued surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rued ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rued. 41% of Rued men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Rued women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rued were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Rued family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rued. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rued census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 274 immigration records available for the last name Rued. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 258 military records available for the last name Rued. For the veterans among your Rued ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rued lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rued life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rued in 1956 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rued

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rued ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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